“‘Is not My word like as a fire?’ says the Lord; ‘and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?’” Jeremiah 23:29 Dear Ones: The importance and power of the word of God cannot, and must not, be underestimated. In the letter to the Hebrews, God tells us that, “…the word of God is…
“Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” Colossians 3:3 Dear Ones: Where do we live, in heaven or on the earth? More precisely, though our feet be made of clay, where are our hearts? What dominates our thinking? How can we possibly live on earth, if we are not seeking…
“Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think…” Ephesians 3:20 Dear Ones: The day of Pentecost was both a great announcement, and the accomplishment of a promise. The manner in which it came about is very unusual, and yet, very understandable. As the disciples were gathered…
“I have even called thee by name:…I girded thee, though thou hast not known Me.” Isaiah 45:4,5 Dear Ones: Why is it that God has written down in His word, by the hand of over forty authors, His words, truths, and all that pertains to their understanding? It is basically for one purpose, “That they…
“Thus says the Lord, ‘Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears, for thy work shall be rewarded,’ saith the Lord, ‘…and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.’” Jeremiah 31:16 Dear Ones: It was a terrible day when wicked Herod discovered that his plot had failed to kill the…
“Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” Psalm 37:5 Dear Ones: We often think of commitment in the context of our response to the call of God to follow Christ. This is a true and right concept, for what other valid response could there be…
“Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not); a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.” 1 Timothy 2:7 Dear Ones: Ordination by God is both general and specific. There is a “general” ordination of all believers, disciples of Jesus Christ, because the Lord…
“This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased: hear ye him.” Matthew 17:5 Dear Ones: If you had the choice of knowingly hearing the voice of men, or the voice of God, which one would you choose to hear? The answer to this question lies in the character, nature, and disposition of…
“Behold My servant, whom I uphold, Mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth. I have put My Spirit upon him.” Isaiah 42:1 Dear Ones: What is it that distinguishes the Lord Jesus as a man from every other man who has lived? It is certainly not His outward appearance, as Scripture describes Him: “…He has…
“…and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” Matthew 28:20 Dear Ones: There are two facets of the issue of God’s presence that the believer must grasp if he is to live victoriously. The first has to do with the constancy of that presence. It was David who wrote…